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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-25
The ladies' Favorite.

The newest fashions in ladies' hats
will doubtless cause a futter of pleasur-
able excitement among the fair SEX
Ladies are always susceptible to the
changes of fashion plate; and the
more startling the departure, the more
earnest the gossip over the new mode.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a
positive cure for the ills which aff1ict
females and make their lives miserable.
This sovereign panacea can be relied on
in case of displacements and all func-
tional arrangements. 1t builds mp the
poor, haggard and dragged-out victim,
and gives her renewed hope and Il fresh
lease Of life 1t is the only medicine
for woman's peculiar weaknesses and
ailments, sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from the manu-
facturers. that it will give satisfaction
in every case, or money refunded
Read printed guarantee on bottle
wrapper.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-25
MISSING LINKS.

Mr. Labouchere is the greatest smoker
in Parliament and wants everybody to
smoke everywhere.
Chief Justice Waite is a persistent
pedestrian. He never waits for the
street cars or hires cab, but daily
walks both ways from his home in the
west end to the capital
1t is not unusual to find eggs in fowls
killed for the table. but it is unusual to
find chickens. This is said, on good
authority, to have happened in Emil
nence, Mo-, where q fully developed
chick, enclosed IN Il sort of pouch, was
found inside hen that was being pre-
pared for the pot
John Jacob Astor is rated at $780,
100000, and is probably the richest
man in America, the great bulk of his
property consisting of real estate. He
married Miss Gibbs of Charleston, S.
c., and William Waldorf Astor, the ex-
minister to Italy, is his only son. The
old gentleman is o liberal liver and
| somewhat gouty.
The breaking of dishes is great item
in the expense account of New York
hotels. The greatest amount of break
age is in handling and washing; dishes
may not be actually broken at first, but
they are constantly nicked and cracked,
and, after that, soon 60 to pieces. Two
of the leading houses sustain u loss of
at least $4,000 annually in this way.
According to Science it would ap-
pear that the "bogus butter issue" is
not confined to the United States. A
similar agitation is taking place in
india, and bill dealing with the
adulteration of ghee, or clarified butter,
introduced in response to the urgent
demands of the native community,
has recently been passed by the Bengal
Council.
Charles Baker, Texas farmer, be-
came insane over his wife's death, and
his servants fled. He amused himself
by killing his live stock, and shot every.
thing moving, even chickens. HIS
neighbors went to arrest him, and after
firing on them, he rushed to an upper
room, placed himself at the window
and cut his throat, then turned pistol
against his head, fired and fell dead.
The princess of Wales lately got from
Paris a winter costume trimmed with q
dark gray fur which she greatly ad-
mired. you are q sportsman" she
shortly afterward remarked to her bus
band; 'tell mo what kind of fur this
isP" q don't hunts rats and mice" he
replied, laughing; 'I leave that to the
sewer men.H And now the printess
doesn't like the costume as we'll as she
did. ts..., .r.. ..-.tsl 4.f.r,
Oliver Payne, when visiting his sis
ter in New York, sleeps on bedstead
which cost $4,000. Secretary Whitney's
friends say that after his father-in-law
had made him present of this house
in New York he complained that he
could not weep it; that 1t took more
money than he could earn to pay the
taxes, keep servants, and sustain the
place. Thereupon Col, Oliver Payne,
who was u bachelor gave his sister $1,-
600, 900 to 90 to housekeeping.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-25

Ladies will find relief from their cos
tiveness, swimming in the head, collie,
sour stomach, headache, kidney trou-
bles, etc., by taking dose of Simmons
Liver Regulator after dinner or supper,
so as to move the bowels once day
Mothers will have better health and
the babies will grow more robust by
using the Regulator. If an infant
shows signs of collie, nothing like few
drops in water for relief The genuine
has the red q on front of wrapper. I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-25

Mild, soothing, and healing is DR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

prepared and willing to offer honorable
satisfaction to any one desiring it, I
regret to say that this dull country.
forcing one to play bandit to relieve
the stagnation of life, is no longer con-
genial to me, and as | am now about
to enter the more exciting pleasures of
the political arena, l wish only to bid
you farewell
1t was quite evident that none of
those present desired TO cross swords
with the grimly humorous Count; the
gentlemen stood somewhat abashed be-
fore him, and their eyes fell before his
intrepid gaze. The Marquis of Char
ras, finally forcing his features to as
sumo n smile, blandly remarked that
the whole affair was regarded as a very
good joke, and his companions made
no objection to this settlement of the
matter. Translated from The French.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
A UNIQUE RACE.
An Old Hog Beats = Fast Horse and VIA
Its owner = Tidy sum-.

~ = AANy 'N
Several years ago ZONE wealthy En-
glishmen who were buying horses and cat
tie in Holland, provoked an old Dutch
farmer by depreciatng the stock he was
showing them and praising their own at
home in England. The old farmer, says
the Humane Journal bore it all patiently
until the E~nglishmen boastlngly men,
toned the great endurance and speed Of
the English horses. He then said, although
he did not raise fast horses for racing
purposes, that he had an old sow that he
knew was a good racer, and was willing
to wager el00 hat she would outrun any
thing the Englishmen could produce.
Seeing that the Dutchman was in earn
est, they asked to be shown the wonderful
hog, and although they found the animal
to be a long, lean, ravenous-looklng
creature, capable of accomplishing allthat
the Dutchman claimed, the challenge was
so novel and ridiculous that the GENTLE
men accepted it, more for the sport than
for the purpose of winning the money.
The terms agreed upon were that the
Dutchmen should be allowed two weeks
time to train the hog, and the English
men should produce a horse to contend
with 1t in a three-mile race over the pub
lie road.
People who heard of the singular match
were wondering how the old Dutchman
could train his hog to rup a race with a
horse, but he managed 1t in this way:
About three miles from his home he had
another small piece of land and all of his
animals were accustomed to going there
for food. SO the old SOW was kept penned
up at home without food; but regularly
every morning, except the two last morn
ings before the race, she was driven out
to the farm for her breakfast and then
back again home. The first two morn
ings she was rather contrary about going
away hungry, but after that she would
start off on a keen run, followed by one Of
the farmers sons on horseback, who, by
the way, could not keep within gunshot Of
the hungry hog.
When the eventful morning came the
scene around the old H~ollander's home
presented a lively appearance, for not
only many of the people came from the
country around bat tine Englishmen came
with a noted r~ace-horse, and also brought
many of their friends TO witness the sport
ana learn now the Dutchlnan conlu get a
hog to run a race with a horss When all
was ready the hungry old sow was let
loose and allowed a few yards start of the
the horse and rider. At first it looked as
though the horse would pass the
hog, but the half-starved Great
urc, hearing the clatter OF
the horses feet upon the road, seemed
to think she was going to be headed on
and turned back from her breakfast, and
it only urged her on to a greater speed,
and she outdistanced the horse by a mum
Der of rods in the three-mile race. The
horse and rider came up putting and pant
ing, followed by an excited crowd, while
the poor famished hog was enjoying its
meal, u|nmindful of the excitement and
admiration it had caused among the more
intelligent beings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
FOR GOOD

Mrs. NJ. A. Dauphin, Of Philadelphia, is
well known to the ladies Of that city from
the great good she has done by means of
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
She writes Mrs. Pinkham Of a recent In
teresting case. "A young married lady
came to me suffering with a severe case Of
Prolapsus and liberation. She commenced
taking tho Compound and In two months
was fully restored. In proof of this she soon
found herself in an interesting condition.
Influenced by foolish friends she attempted
to evade the responsibilities of maternity.
After ten or twelve days she came to me
again and she was indeed in a most alarm
ing state and suffered terribly. gave her
a tablespoonful of the compound every
hour for eight hours until she fell asleep,
she awoke much relieved and evidently
better. She continued taking the Com
pound, and in due season she became the
mother of a fine healthy boy. But for the
timely use Of the medicine she believes her
life would have been lost"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
THE TRANQUIL HARBOR.

No waves rise here from sweeping gales,
When clouds hang Threatening, wild ana dark
No moaning winds strike frozen sails
And anchored is the weary bark.
The vessel lies al tranquil rest,
Secure against the tempest blow,
With peaceful waters round her breast,
And dreamy sunshine in its flow.
And so the grave receives the form
OF those whose road and toll have ceased;
Where comes no cloud nor furious storm,
And hearts from trials are released.
No winds disturb this quiet port;
No thunder jars this calm retreat;
No cannon blaze from hostile fort;
No warlike ships with ~frowning meet.
Here Anger never deals a stroke;
Here Envy never stabs with hate;
Oppression brings no calling yoke;
Ambition breaks no hindering gate,
Here Guilt comes not with ashen fears;
Here Pride struts not with naughty eyes;
No Sorrow bends with s~calding tears,
No Hardship prays for smiling skies.
Here rest the wealthy and the poor;
Here sleep the humble and the great;
Those who have knelt on cottage floor,
Those who have shone in royal state,
Hero come the mighty and the weak;
Here drop the towering and the small;
While rivers flow and planets speak,
The grave receives and equals all.
j, Hazard Hartzel!. in " y Observer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

In pregnancy" Fayorlle rirs
Is a "mother's cordial, no,hrr I
wenknoss of stomach and o,n nnnd i
svmptoms common 70 that co.'p :
lis use Is kept up in the la' systa !
CESSATION, IL so prepares ,ho an3 m
livery as TO greatly lesser, The
almost entirely do away VIII" j"
of that irving ordeal. ,...ou.s w
0Fayorite Prescrip'io""C III
IN connection with the use W 81
Golden Medical Discovery ',rsati'
tive doses of Or. Pierces tu X
T'ittIc Liver Pills., cures LiyS hip n
Bladder diseases. 1heir nd 'aboli
removes blood taints, anu
cerous and scrofulous hu"'O''
system. --...r,ptiOn" Is
medicine for women so.o, utce,
under n positive gual 1--WE
manufacturers, that u VIII rev W
tinn IN every case, or money e y
funded. This guarantee d"1 faithi
on the bottle-wrapper, ana srge
r;ed ont for many years.. hot
iflO doses $500, or si'
sG:SS' Send ten cents 10 s's T !
p,crcc's ' large, illustrate, ,.n' nv
p sea Main Va street, BUFFALO
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
q PHYSICIANS
| FAILED.
THE oUTGR0WTH OF A VAST EXPERIE

inc treatment Of many thousands of caaos
oi tnose chronic weaknesses and distressing
ailments peculiar to females, at The Inyslidsf'
hotel and Surgical Institute, buffalo. n v.
ms Afforded a vast experience in niccI,v;
adapting and thoroughly testing remedies
Tor thc cure Of woman's peculiar moladies
~. Piercc's favOrito Prcscripiion
Is ihe outgrowth, or result, of this r,cat
anu valuable experience. Thousands "S
testimonials, received from patients ana
from physicians who have tested il in ihnn
more aggravated and obstinate cases which
had baiied their skill, prove It 70 he thu
most wonderful remedy ever devised tsy
tne relief and cure of suffering women. II
is not recommended as n "clro.nli" h,t,
as a most perfect Specific for woman's
A. powerful, invigorating tonic.
~ nnparts strength to the whole systcm
anu 70 the uterus, or womb and iis mn
Penuases, n particular. For oyerworl,og
Worn-out,' rundown" debilitateJ te"cb
"shop-girls;" housekecpers. NURSING motb,,
9rs, md feeble women renorolIv NUN ~
flerce's fayorite Prescription IL thc rroot
e., earthly boon, being u~neaualled as nm
appetlalng cordial and restorative toni" \,
PROMOTES digestion and assimilation If fooa'
Address, WORLDS DySp
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

cures nausea. weakness of stomach, indi
gcstion, bloating and quotations Of gas.
As n soothing and strengthening
ncrvine, Favorite Prescription" is un.
equallcd and is invaluable in allaying ant
~suhduing nervous cxcitability, irritability
exhaustion, prostitution. hysteria, spnsm'
and other distressing, nervous synptomt
commonly attendant upon functional and
organic disease of the womb. 1t induces
refreshing sleep and relieves mental anx-
iety and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
IL a legitimate medicine, carefully
compounded by an experienced and skillfnl
physician, and adapted to woman's delicate
organization. It Is purely vegetable in its
composition and perfectly harmless In its
effects in any condition Of the system.
"Favorite Prescription" Ii a posi-.
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate cases of leucorrhea, or whites"
excessive flowing at monthly periods, pain
ful menstruation, unnatural suppressions,
p%rolapsus or falling of the womb, weak
back, female weakness" a~nteversion, re-
troversion, b~caring-d0wn sensations, chron-
10 congestion. inflammation and liberation
Of the womb. inflammation, pain and ten
derness in ovaries, accompanied with "in-
ternal heat"
.,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
SMART OLD MAN.
How He Induced an Admirer of His Young
Wife to Leave Town..

Wife to Leave Town.
Old Judge Pennybunker has a young
wife with whom a young man named
Hostctter McGinnis has been flirting
pretty steadily for some months past.
AT last Pcnnybunker called the young
man into the parlor, and the following
conversation took place:
Pennybunker-Mr. McGinnis, | have
evidence in my possession that justifies
me in saying that you love my wife.
McGinnis-~I must admit that it is
true.
Pennybunker-I am satisfied that
your affection for my wife is no passing
within, but is in the nature of an ardent
attachment.
McGinnis-You are right. ! love
her most devotedly. | adore her.
Pennybunker-Aftcr what you have
said there FAN be but one result.
McGinnis-I know that. | am ut
your service at any time. All you
have to do is to name the time, place
and weapons.
Pennybunker, smiling-That's not
what l mean. There is a much better
way to arrange this matter. You say
you can not live without my wife, and
your passion seems to be ~reciprocated.
1t would be cruel for me to separate
two such loving hearts, l will procure
a divorce, and then you can marry the
object of your affections. You can
then be united according to law.
McGinnis disappears through a side
door that leads to the street.
Pennybunker soliloquizes-He'll moi
show himself around here in a hurry.
P. S.-Hostctter has left town.
TeraS SDtings.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

i, often the result of " bad blood" ina fami,
ly or community, but nowhere is bad blood
more destructive OF happiness and health
nan in the human system. When the life
current is foul and sluggish with mpuri-
ties, and is slowly distributing It's po.sons
to every part Of tho body, tho peril 10
health, and life even, 10 imminent: Early
symptoms are dull and droWsy leellhgs'
severe headaches, coatedtonguc' poor apPe'
lite. indigestion and general lassitude. De-
Law in treatment may entail the most seri-
ons consequences. Don't let disease get a
strong hold on your constitution, out treat
uon0yeIf by using DIR. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, and be restored 10 tho bless
ings Of health. All druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

June 1881, wrote G. C Atkins, Beaver,
Beayer Co, Pa, ~sprained my wrist badly
min dreadful. Tried ST. Jacobs Oil; IN ten
minutes main ceased; am curcd.' October
%, 1856 he writes; Il have hau no PuinS
sinco.n
81 had four children sick; coughs ana
s~ore-throat,m says J. T. Ridgeiy, Bowling
Green, Howard County, Md. al gave Red
Star Cough Cure; it cured them; cured my
self also Of hoarseness and chest oppression
with It. Price, twenty-five cents. AT
DrugEistA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

jerks had a queer dream the other night.
He thought he saw a prize fighters ring,
and in the middle of it stood adoughty little
champion who met and deliberately knocked
over, one by one, a score or more of big,
burly- looking fellows, as they advanced to
the attack. Giants as they were in size,
the valiant pigmy proved moro than a
match for them. II was all so funny that
jerks woke up laughing. He accounts for
the dream by the fact that he had just come
TO the conclusion, after trying nearly every
big, drastic pill on the market, that Piercc's
tiny Purgativo Pellets easily "knock out
and beat all the rest hollowl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
TO LIVE NINETY-SlX YEARS.


A number of anecdotes are related con
corning Emperor Williams long life and
the possible number of years still left tC
him. One, illustrating peculiar superstl-
ton, is worth repeating. 1t is to the effect
that at the time of the Furstenstag at
Frankfort, in 1863, King William, one
day, walking in the neighborhood of
Baden.Baden, accompanied by Herr Won
Bismarck and Il number Of ladies and gen.
tlemen, passed a Gypsy hut, One Of the
ladies exclaimed: "That is where the
famous Gypsy girl Preciosa tells
fortunes" The party, who were all m
walking dress, entered the hut and had
their fortunes told in succession, the
King, whose identity was concealed, COM
ing last. Preciosa held his hand % long
while in silence and then said: Il see a
great crown, great victories and great
age. You will live ninety-siX years, but
your last days will bring much trouble
and much sorrow" The King forgot all
about the prophecy till 1884, when, at &
ball at the Russian Embassy in Berlin
the Hungarian Countess Erdody, whose
mothci was a Tsigono, wn5 presented tc
him. During a long conversation it was
incidentally mentioned that the Countess
possessed the gift of chiromancy
The Emperor held out his hant
and the Countess, after examining
the lines, gravely said; "Your Majesty il
destined to live ninety-six years" Tn,
Emperor, it is added, was much struck b.
the coincidence.
According to the Vienna 7agbia,t, ply.
sicians of the Emperor have declared that
no has no organic failing, and there is
nothing to prevent him from attaining
the age of one hundred, provided he takes
care of himself. But this is just what he
does not 10. According to authentic sta
t%lstics, there are at present IN the King
dom of PRUSSIA no less than five Thousand
persons over ninety years of age; six
hundred of them are ten years older thai
the Emperor. In all parts of Prussia there
are plenty Of people between ninety and
ninety-tive. The Oldest are to be found il
the provinces of Posen, Silesia and Eas
and West Prussia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
a Woman's Sweet Will.

She is prematurely deprived of her charms
of face and form, and made unattractive by
the wasting effects of ailments and irrcgu-
l~arities peculiar to her sex. To check this
drain upon, not only her strength and
health, but upon her amiable qualities as
well, IS her first duty. This is safely and
speedily accomplished by a course OF self.
treatment with DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-.
scription, Il nervine and tonic of wonderful
efficacy, and prepared especially for the
alienation of those suffering from 'drag.
ging-down' pains, sensations Of nausea,
and weakness incident to women-a bocn
to her sex. Druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

Don't you find the people around
here very sociablep" asked Cobwigger
of a new neighbor. Eyes, indeed I
do" was the hearty response. "Only
a moment ago ] met a beggar, and he
held out his hand 10 mc.'--Buyper's
Hds0r
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
How TO make a Maltese crosby step
ping on his tail.-Boston Bedcon,
Endurance of Society People,

A prominent society lady of Washington
being asked by the Prince Of Wales, "Why
IS it you people here manifest SO little
fatigue from dancing, receptions, etc. 7" re-
Piled, "Why, you see, we Americans re-
gain the vitality wasted in these dissipa-
tions by using DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

ToSauE.rIED women do not Away
make the best wives.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

THE cheapest way to get rid of a bore is
to lend him money.-Kilpa"tes Jo'VHah
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

3 months treatment for Soc. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

WARrARE-corned beef and hard tack
Merchant Tralssr.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30
A Rioody ARRAY

"DIsrANoE lends enohantment 10 tne
yiewn was not spoken OF the dollar
Puck.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, N,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-04-30

VI money put tecsaveu no , unaiGSS,os which was LOT
because i was prejudiccd against them, and ' he. a'
they would do me no good. | finally tod my u nSd
he would get me somc Of your medicines, , w hoit
'Favoritc Prescription also six bottles OF tnu nm,
ten dollars. I took three bottles of 'Dlseovdax woinGi
years. then gave the balance of the medicine 70 nG :
was troubled in the same way, and she cured lGn m now
time. ! have not had to take any meoci' ~"
four years."